How Many Squares Do You See?

Each Little Square (1 X 1) = 16

Blocks of 2 X 2 Little Squares = 9 Total = 25

Blocks of 3 X 3 Little Squares = 4 Total = 29

Blocks of 4 X 4 Little Squares = 1 Total = 30

Questions How many squares did you see immediately? How many squares did you see after you had studied the diagram for awhile? Why did you keep discovering more squares?

More Questions Describe some situations where you would have to make a decision. List the alternatives and the consequences for these choices. Are consequences always bad? What happens when we do not look at all of the alternatives?

Questions (Continued) Who is responsible for the decisions that you make? What comes first, a decision or an action?

Steps of the Decision Making Process Analyze your resources Identify your choices Gather information Evaluate your choices Make a decision Plan how you are going to reach that goal

To Be Who You Are? To Make the Right Choices? What motivates you? To Be Who You Are? To Make the Right Choices?

Values and Ethics How do they relate at work? beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment a collection of guiding, usually positive principles; what one deems to be correct and desirable in life, especially regarding personal conduct The rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the members of a profession A set of principles of right conduct

Take Charge Values and Ethics? How do they relate to Social Media? Values vs. Ethics? Take Charge Values and Ethics? How do they relate to Social Media?

Please look at all the possible consequences before engaging in behavior which may bring negative consequences.

Equality and Diversity in the Workplace An environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, where the talents and skills of different groups are valued, and where productivity and customer service improves because the workforce is happier, more motivated and more aware of the benefits that inclusion can bring.

What does an inclusive workplace look like? An inclusive workplace is one where the human rights, principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organization's everyday goals and behavior.

What are the benefits of an inclusive workplace? More employers are coming up with solutions to create and promote an inclusive workplace in order to maximize productivity, attract new talent and increase employee commitment. Organizations' action on equality and human rights issues can have a significant impact upon their brand reputation, so inclusion makes good business sense.

Assignment: Response and Reflection: In a complete paragraph respond to the following questions . . . Name your top 5 values. Describe how your values might affect your ethics as a person at school, work, or at home. Do you see yourself as an ethical person? Why or why not? Why do you think it is important to have a standard you live by especially as you prepare to leave high school and enter the workforce? Why is it important to have a inclusive workplace when dealing with diverse workforce?